Putumayo world Music is sad to inform its legion of followers that Dan Storper, the beloved founder of Putumayo, passed...
Born of the philosophy that music knows no borders, Zafarán emerges as a vibrant force in the world music scene with the release of their self-titled...
The legendary Omara Portuondo is soul touching as ever on her latest album VIDA. Wonderfully produced by the Grammy Nominated Singer Gaby Moreno, with songs carefully selected together...
Real World Records are delighted to announce the re-issue of a British Asian World Music pioneer Sheila Chandra’s landmark trilogy of solo voice albums on 16th...
Plena Libre celebrates 30 years of bringing the iconic sounds of their Puerto Rican homeland to stages worldwide w/the release of new album Cuatro Esquinas (Four...
Kimi Djabaté Transforms His Childhood Trauma Into Songs of Joy, Love and Activism on New Album Dindin Hailing from the country of Guinea-Bissau, gifted guitarist, percussionist...
Stony Plain Records announces three-time Grammy-winning Roots Music Legend Taj Mahal to release ground-breaking new album Savoy, on April 28. 2023 Taj Mahal can rightfully be...
For generations, Cuba and Jamaica have been at the forefront of trends in music, art, fashion and food throughout the Americas. “Havana Meets Kingston” meshes these...
Los Angeles, CA October 2022. Latin-GRAMMY and GRAMMY nominees and current tourmates, Mariachi Herencia de México and Lupita Infante announce their first collaboration, Hay Unos Ojos, a moving tribute to Linda...
On September 30th, Putumayo will release Feels Like Home: Songs from the Sonoran Borderlands—Linda Ronstadt’s Musical Odyssey, a musical accompaniment to the acclaimed singer’s new book, Feels Like...
A milonga orchestra of two: Duo Ben & Winnie celebrates tango’s creative treasons with the release of La Próxima Traición Billboard Top 10 musicians and tango...
L.A.’s Latin folk aficionado crew Cuñao explores musical reflections on death, love, doubt, and hope with the release of Rayuela Los Angeles-based multi-ethnic, Latin folk crew...
Colombia’s “Vallenato King” Beto Jamaica touts his infectious accordion-driven take on vallenato tradition with new album and North American summer tour The story of Alberto “Beto”...
On December 13, 2019 Arts Music released the track “Lapé, Lanmou (Peace and Love)” from the upcoming benefit album Let the Rhythm Lead: Haiti Song Summit Vol. 1, a...
Finding home: Itamar Erez creates intense emotions, intricate rhythms, and a sense of community on Mi Alegria Itamar Erez is no stranger to exploring new musical...
Yasser Tejeda & his band Palotré are pleased to announce the release of their second album, ‘Kijombo’. On ‘Kijombo’, which was released on October 11th, Tejeda has produced a masterful, danceable, and...
Bassist, percussionist, songwriter, and Brooklynite Dawn Drake, the eclectic frontwoman of Dawn Drake & ZapOte, speaks a dozen musical languages, from the deep rhythmic traditions she studied...
The spark of creation is a rare and special moment. That’s Alex Cuba’s favorite part of music-making: when inspiration strikes at 3 AM, stepping out into...
Putumayo’s World Peace is a Celebration of Artists and Statesmen Seeking a More Peaceful World Putumayo is pleased to announce the release of World Peace on...
From the editor: We have a very important message to share from our friends Sultans of String. They started a fundraising campaign for their new album...
